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Originally Posted by moroboshi
You either need a better TV, or better eyes. Maybe both.
The difference between SD and HD is night and day on my TV (50" 1080p Pioneer plasma). In fact I find many SD channels simply unwatchable, such is the level of blur and blockyness.
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Yes and that is on a 50" TV which you will most certainly see the benefit unfortunately most people dont have one. The standard TV at the moment has crept upto about the 32" mark
from what I have seen. In an average front room you would be looking at a viewing distance of what 7 - 8 feet minimum. At that range on a 32" screen the difference between HD & SD is barely discernable. This has already been discussed several times on here.
Anyway back on topic, no matter the real benefit, HD is still a selling point especially for those that dont understand it. I understand the technical difficulties but without at least 2 or 3 channels VM are going to be left behind. VoD is a bonus for most people not the main feature which is Linear TV.
Berkett is living upto his name with his stupid comments recently and I can see him being out on his ear soon. To be honest I think this has not been well reported but still to leave yourself open to this is stupid.